Insurance Account Handler – Commercial Permanent

• Position: Insurance Account Handler – Commercial
• Salary: £25,000 – £28,000 pa
• Location: East Grinstead
• Hours: .9:00am – 17:30pm – Monday to Friday

Our established and highly reputable insurance based client is seeking to recruit a general insurance account handler – commercial, to join their busy and growing team in East Grinstead.

• Acturis knowledge is highly beneficial
• 2 Years plus experience within the insurance sector is required for this excellent opportunity

The Role:

• Provides broking services to all clients.
• To provide a quality service to existing clients, covering all aspects of their insurance arrangements; to advise, review, arrange and secure the appropriate cover at a competitive premium.
• Deal with new business, mid-term adjustments and renewals in the relevant markets according to company terms and conditions, referring to senior colleagues, experts or insurers when issues fall outside own experience or knowledge.
• Be aware of market developments in your business areas and bring them to the attention of clients and colleagues where appropriate.
• Input and accurate processing of new business, amendments and renewals on the computer system to maintain accurate records, keeping hard-copy records on customer files where appropriate and in accordance with company procedures.
• Maintaining an accurate and up to date diary system to ensure all documentation is issued and payments collected in a timely manner in accordance with company procedures
• Exercise judgement when reviewing proposals, either new or renewals, referring to a senior colleague or insurer when appropriate.
• Attach correct wordings to certificates including any other wording (exclusions, conditions, warranties etc.) in respect of self-issue policies.

Knowledge and understanding:

• Of relevant policies including current market conditions.
• Of all company specific procedures.
• Of FCA rules and guidelines relating to Commercial and/or Private Customers.
• Willingness to continue to develop knowledge of insurance and related issues through formal and informal learning, both internal to the firm, and externally.

Excellent opportunity to join an established company who offer an excellent working environment and great career opportunities.

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